Taking place at London’s Truman Brewery, Graduate Fashion week is at the top of the radar for students aspiring to be a part of the fashion industry.

In addition to academic institutions, Graduate Fashion Week pulls together industry names, the fashionistas and the media; for those aspiring to a career in fashion, it’s the place to be.

2 WINNERS, 3 Runners up and 4 F I N A L I S T S

Students were nominated for a number of P R E S T I G I O U S awards including; ASOS Future Talent design award, New Fashion Media award, Superdry Outwear award and many more.

Collections covered various prints and inspirations from children’s old school games and colouring in, to tailored sportswear with an urban landscape influence and war work-wear with a hint of circus. Student portfolios also displayed a mix of modern solutions to tackle industry matters, new online platforms and sustainable concepts.

P R E C A T W A L K

Backstage preparation: Students prepare their collection to enter the runway by ensuring that the collection is steamed and in the correct order, shoes are ready and models have completed a trial change over and test run.

Lights, Camera, A C T I O N

Spotlight on the runway as the students collections spring in to action. Phones were held up across the front row and beyond, and all eyes were on the catwalk as the professional photographers and journalists captured the breathtaking moments.

One particular collection that won a place in the audience’s hearts and a 1ST place awardwas Hannah Victoria’s childrenswear range for Mothercare;

H A N A H’S H I G H L I G H T

“Definitely witnessing the children walk out. When I did the first preview they cried! On the day however, they went straight out and they loved it.”

P O R T F O L I O work and post R U N W A Y

Away from the catwalk but still under the spotlight, student portfolios were being assessed by industry judges where Rebecca Howland was later on revealed as the Winner of the New Fashion Media awardand a £750 cash prize.

As the show wrapped up, the graduates spirits were still on a high. Drinks and conversations bubbled as experiences were shared amongst fellow students, staff, family and the media. ‘Absolutely buzzing’ Relieved’ and ‘extremely proud’ are some of the words used by students to describe the week.

Congratulations to all the students who took part and we look forward to seeing some amazing creations brought to life at next year’s show!

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